{
  "id": 2188899,
  "title": "5 small-business ideas that can replace your 9-to-5 in a year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/5-small-business-ideas-that-can-replace-your-9-to-5-in-a-year",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T17:08:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91584137/5-small-business-ideas-replace-9-5-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Five small-business ideas have the potential to replace a traditional 9-to-5 job within a year. Mobile detailing, a flexible and high-demand service, has significant earning potential with a market expected to reach nearly $283 billion by 2035. Junk removal services, projected to grow from $1.2 billion to $3.4 billion by 2034, cater to the needs of residential households and small businesses. The home painting industry is projected to grow from $47.8 billion to $51.2 billion in 2025, providing ample revenue opportunities. An executive coaching business targeting high-level professionals can build credibility and demand through leadership experience, resulting in a lucrative venture. Lastly, cybersecurity businesses, driven by the increasing ransomware attacks, are projected to reach $248 billion by 2026, with a shortage of professionals creating a significant demand for expertise in risk assessment, penetration testing, and data recovery services.",
  "summary": "Not every business becomes a full-time endeavor right out of the gate. In fact, many founders hang on to their 9-to-5 after they’ve found a small-business idea they want to pursue. (That’s a strategy several successful entrepreneurs , including Shark Tank ’s Daymond John , recommend, as it ensures you continue to have income and health insurance while you build the business .) But the goal, for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}